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Weekly Bulldog Bits
September 25th, 2023
A new way to get information weekly about Hirsch and our Bulldogs!
Safe Routes To Schools Concert
Last Thursday our grades 1-5 students enjoyed an exciting and motivating assembly to remind us how to be safe when we cross streets and use our bikes. Ask your Bulldog what they learned! They might even sing you a song that helps them remember!
Interested Room Parent Meeting Tuesday 9/26 7 pm on Zoom --Hosted by PTA
Reminder- Room Parent Meeting!
Hello Hirsch families,This is a reminder that Ms Arroyo and the Hirsch PTA will be holding a room parent meeting tomorrow Tuesday, September 26th at 7:00pm.
Link for zoom- Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8607763340?pwd=VTVmbW00T3AzQmJNNktPRmdOMFFGZz09
Meeting ID: 860 776 3340
Passcode: bulldogs
Each year our school strives to create a classroom community where the class has a positive climate and family involvement is included. Research shows that family involvement yields positive and lasting effects on children’s academic success and behavior.
Room Parents will volunteer to work with classroom teachers to help with items such as class parties, special projects, work on bulletin boards, chaperone field trips and/or do take-home projects among other things. Every classroom has different needs which will be determined by the classroom teacher. We are still missing volunteers in some classrooms. More information at the meeting.
If you are interested please email "pta.hirsch@gmail.com" with your name and class room #.
September 29th- Hirsch & PTA In-Tent on Reading Event
In-Tent on Reading Night is this Friday, September 29th.
We are pleased to announce that it’s almost time for “in-tent reading”! This is an AMAZING reading event we have at Hirsch every year where our school teachers and parent volunteers come together to read books to our students IN TENTS, out on the grass! We LOVE READING BOOKS at Hirsch!
If you haven’t been to one yet, this is your chance, and if you have been to one before, you already know how super fun it is!
If you are interested in helping out for the evening here is the link to signup- https://tinyurl.com/2vfm5xrb
Rock Your School Day is Friday, September 29th!
It’s a nationwide initiative to bring student engagement to classrooms all over the world! Students can enjoy this day of learning dressed like the rock stars we know they are!
If you’d like to add to the excitement, have your child dress in their best rocker attire!
Looking forward to celebrating our Bulldog Rockstars!
Be an important part of our school!
Do you want to be a part of our School Site Council? This is the most important committee we have at Hirsch as it approves our safety plan and also helps to make decisions about how we spend some of our site funds. We only hold four meetings a year on 10/16, 1/22, 3/18, and 4/22 from 2:45-4:15 pm. We even provide childcare if you need it to attend the meetings in person. If you are interested, please submit your name on the Google Form below. We need five parent/guardians and have one nominee so far. Have questions about joining SSC, please email Ms. Arroyo at carroyo@fusdk12.net.
Start with HELLO week was a success! (9/18-9/22)
Thank you Bulldogs for making Start with HELLO week a success!
Family Picnic Days are Back!
Bring a picnic to school and enjoy a meal with your Bulldog! Each day is a specific grade span.
Mon 10/2 11-11:45 Kindergarten
Thurs 10/5 11:35-12:20 Grades 1, 2, & 3
Fri 10/6 12:20-1:05 Grades 4 & 5
See flyer below for more information. Paper flyers will go home this week.
8:20 Start of School and Tardy Bell
As a reminder, students need to be through the gates by the time the bell rings at 8:20 am. Arriving after the bell rings indicates a tardy. Please help our students create healthy habits!
Students may arrive at 7:45 to eat our school breakfast and the gate is open for all students to enter at 8:05. Make a plan to be on time with a healthy meal before school each day.
Hirsch is a Closed Campus
As a reminder, for the safety of our students and staff, all visitors (including past students and parents/guardians) must always check in at the office for a visitor pass. There is a large sign posted above the office with this message too. Appointments must be made in advance to meet with staff. We keep our students and staff safe and thank you for supporting this rule as we have students on campus between the hours of 7 am - 6 pm.
Cell Phones and Smart Watches
REMINDER TO TURN IN THESE FORMS PLEASE. This was mentioned at Back to School Night. We emphasize that cell phones and smart watches can be a large distraction and temptation for students, especially at the elementary grades. If your child wears a smart watch or carries a cell phone to school, your family must fill out this form and return it to school. Paper copies can be picked up in the school office. The form is attached below. Please turn this form in by this Friday, September 29th.
Grade 4/5 Basketball or Soccer
Will your grade 4/5 student be trying out for basketball in late October/early November and/or soccer in February/March? Please make sure to have your child's physical complete along with the forms attached below.
Additional Library Hours!
Students may check out library books before and after school beginning next week! Please make sure your student has told you they will be going to the library after school. You should park on the street and walk to pick them up outside of the gate if this is their plan.
Monday & Tuesday- After school until 2:50
Thursday & Friday- Before school beginning at 8:05